Assistant Treasurer

JOB CATEGORY: Administrator

JOB TITLE: Assistant Treasurer

REPORTS TO: Treasurer/CFO

SUPERVISES: Accounts Payable Clerk and Payroll Clerk, if any

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsibility for receiving and disbursing funds, financial accounting, payroll and benefit services, and administration of the District’s accounting and payroll related activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The scope of duties includes the complete processing and implementation of accounting and payroll by:

• Responsibility for processing, operation and maintenance of the Uniform School Accounting System (USAS) and the Uniform School Payroll System (USPS)
• Ensures the timely and accurate production of all payroll and benefit processing
• Establishing internal controls to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Maintains records of balance sheet, revenue/expenditure transactions for all funds
• Submits and files monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Receives and disburses all payroll and non-payroll monies
• Processes and submits periodic direct deposit, taxes, retirement and insurances
• Provides systems analysis and verifies accuracy of data for proper interpretation
• Directs and evaluates accounting and payroll operations and staff, if any
• Participates in policy and procedure development, modification and implementation
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies, plan documents and labor contracts
• Assists with negotiations salary cost research, analysis and projections
• Trains and advises central office and building administrators in treasurer office policies, computer enhancements, and district policies
• Works cooperatively with and maintains communication with other departments and external stakeholders to resolve problems and exchange information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Treasurer/CFO

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be able to obtain an Ohio Treasurer’s license.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of related accounting and/or payroll experience.
• Demonstrated experience to effectively manage the daily operations and administration of assigned function(s).
• Ability to define and implement best practices and continuous improvement strategies.
• Strong critical thinking insight that promotes high performance.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards and increasing accountability at all levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with District staff, internal and external stakeholders, and others in the exchange of information.
• Computer skills necessary to effectively manage and operate the USAS and USPS.
• Analytical ability and mathematical aptitude necessary to perform a variety of accounting and payroll tasks and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Ability to provide guidance, training, prioritizes and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Mental ability to handle pressure related to meeting deadlines and working on tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Interpreting and implementing applicable laws and pronouncements.
• Ability to implement innovative and creative solutions.
• Skills to design and develop fiscal strategies that support operational efficiencies.